The 75 Best Beauty Gifts of 2023

About half of the people on my list are receiving one of these solid moisturizers: a body lotion that doubles as a massage bar. It comes in a reusable bamboo canister that they’ll inevitably use when they get hooked and buy the refills. —Daise Bedolla, former senior social-media editor

This moisturizing bar soap created by Mexican founder Sandra Velasquez contains two different kinds of plant butters and five plant oils. The hero ingredient is nopal, a cactus that is known for hydrating hair and skin. This bar, gently scented with sage and eucalyptus, exfoliates with activated charcoal to leave your skin smoother than when you stepped in the shower. —D.B

The Body Essentials set by Nécessaire, which helps cleanse, hydrate, and replenish the skin, deserves a spot on everyone’s packing list. —Kendall Becker, Cut Shop contributor

Any beauty routine will feel a hundred times fancier when applied with Chanel cotton pads. —Erica Smith, former beauty writer.

Everyone loves a good face mask. This set contains minis of five best-selling masks from Peter Thomas Roth, including a yummy Pumpkin Enzyme Mask and an exclusive Blue Marine Algae Intense Hydrating Mask. —Brooke LaMantia, Cut Shop contributor

Buy this exfoliator for your friend who loves the Tatcha Rice Polish but wants to try something new. It comes with a cute little copper spoon that measures the perfect amount you need each time —D.B.

This candle was designed specifically for skin-care routines and taking pride in that time. Blended with notes of berries and Champagne, it immediately transports you to a spa. Glu also has candles blended for self-care moments like journaling, stretching, and doing your hair. —Asia Milia Ware, fashion and beauty writer

This sleek box looks nice on a nightstand, fits easily in a bag, and makes meds and supplements look a lot more appealing. —E.S.

Selfie-ready eye masks are the perfect stocking stuffer. These come in a very on-trend plant shape and feel as good as they look thanks to refreshing cactus extract and cucumber. —E.S.

A more modern take on a claw clip that creates some nice negative space on fourth- and fifth-day hair.

Help protect your bar soap from melting in the shower with Soft Services drying dish and a splash cover, cheekily called the Soap Home. Take it a step further and throw in the brand’s Buffing Bar, which slightly exfoliates to smooth skin, erase keratosis pilaris, and prevent ingrown hairs. —D.B.

A stocking stuffer for your friend who loves planning road trips and misses that “new-car smell.” —K.H.

Every skin connoisseur knows that Osea has mastered the art of the ultrahydrated, glowy look. This discovery set of best sellers is the perfect way for the person you’re shopping for to get acquainted with the brand if they haven’t already. —K.B.

Malin+Goetz is known for its easy skin care and unique scents. This oil balm blends both: It’s a rich balm that melts into your skin the second it touches it, and the light scent is therapeutic. —A.M.W.

For the person in your life who prefers looking like a glazed, dewy doughnut over having matte skin, this lightweight oil-serum hybrid will be their skin’s new best friend. —A.M.W.

The festive friend who always goes all out for the holidays will appreciate this snowflake-covered gift set. It comes with an elegant bottle of Issey Miyake’s L’Eau d’Issey perfume — which features notes of rose, lotus, and fresh flowers — as well as a body lotion and purse spray in the same classic scent. —Hanna Flanagan, shopping writer and editor

Summer Fridays’ lip balms can barely stay in stock thanks to TikTok’s obsession with them. The vegan formula nourishes the lips but also smells heavenly with scents ranging from sweet mint to vanilla. —A.M.W.

Ami Colé’s cult-favorite lip oil is like a glossy hug for the lips. It nourishes and softens them with ingredients like baobab-seed oil and passion-fruit-seed oil, leaving lips glossy sans stickiness. This set includes three different shades: clear, cranberry red, and rose gold. One for each mood! —A.M.W.

If you’re shopping for someone who is less of a lip-oil person and more of a lipstick person, this Lip Bar kit is the perfect gift. It includes three flattering and bold shades that last all day long, and the mini-size is easy to throw in a purse. —A.M.W.

For the friend who got caught up in the facial-barrier TikTok conversation this year and is doing everything to take care of it, gift them this duo from iNNBEAUTY. It comes with a gel cream that adds radiance to the skin and is infused with ceramides to keep the barrier moisturized. It also comes with a brightening eye cream, the brand’s best seller that illuminates the under eye for every skin complexion and sits well under concealer. —A.M.W.

This year, scalp care started getting the love and attention it deserves — and rightfully so, since our scalp health directly impacts our hair. Taraji P. Henson’s master cleanse harnesses the power of eucalyptus and tea-tree oils to rebalance the scalp and refresh it, leaving you with a clean, tingling feeling. The innovative applicator also directly treats the scalp and is great for the person in your life who wears weaves, wigs, or other protective styles. —A.M.W.

Nothing says relaxation like bath salts — and these aren’t just any bath salts. They relax your entire body and mind with magnesium zechstein flakes, which improves mental clarity and reduces stress. —A.M.W.

Remember the viral Mielle hair oil from the top of this year? You can get the oil, the rosemary mint shampoo, and the hair mask in one set for just $15. Whether hair strengthening or growth is your goal, this is a steal. —A.M.W.

This affordable sheet-mask set has a mask for every concern: firming, nourishing, radiance, and hydration. It’s packaged just like a smoothie, which is perfect for the wellness junkie who also dabbles in skin care. —A.M.W.

Voluspa candles are known to fill a room the instant they’re lit. This festive scent with warm amber and musk will bring the holiday spirit to any household. —A.M.W.

Add the utmost shine to hair with this lightweight sheen activator. It’s ideal for the friend who can’t shake their dull tresses no matter what they try. —A.M.W.

Beekman 1802’s goat-milk-infused formulas have become some of my favorite products in my routine. The brand’s latest collaboration blends its creamy and hydrating goat-milk formula with the nostalgia of freshly baked cookies. It’s a stocking stuffer for the Santa who loves cookies in beauty form. —A.M.W.

Curly girls: This gift is for you. The wash-and-go clean-hair bundle includes a squalane co-wash and leave-in treatment that nourishes each curl and coil while also leaving hair defined. —A.M.W. 

For your beauty-obsessed friend whose obsessed with wintry scents. This musky, rich pine scent fills the entire room even when it’s not lit. —A.M.W.

For the nail maven, this dip kit is a simple and seamless way to do their own dip-powder nails at home. They may never see a salon again. —A.M.W.

These leakproof and magnetic capsules make traveling so much easier — just add in your serums, creams, pills, jewelry, and makeup. No more clunky bottles or stockpiling samples. —D.B.

A diffuser scented like the crisp Mediterranean Sea is basically like gifting an in-home vacation escape. —A.M.W.

Luscious locks are a beauty trend that will never go out of style. Achieve the look with this vitamin-infused mask that helps restore softness, shine, and body to the hair. —K.B.

Who hasn’t heard the buzz about GrandeLASH? Spoiler alert: It actually works. —K.B.

A luxurious nighttime routine is an essential part of getting good sleep (for us, anyway). Gift Slip’s silk contour sleep mask to set the tone for an indulgent rest. —K.B.

People on TikTok can’t stop talking about Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk foundation — it gives the perfect glow without ever looking greasy. —K.B.

This cream hasn’t left my purse since it launched. Its packaging is chic and compact, and it keeps my hands moisturized throughout the day. —A.M.W.

Want skin like Hailey Bieber’s? This Rhode kit has everything from the brand’s best-selling Peptide Lip Treatment to the Glazing Milk that instantly gives you plumper skin. —A.M.W.

If you’ve never been able to get a facial from Beverly Hills aesthetician Shani Darden, consider this mask your at-home experience with her. It’s a must-have for sensitive skin. It’s formulated with oatmeal for calmness and squalane to replenish the complexion. —A.M.W.

This two-step multipurpose illuminating kit allows you to control your glow. It was created by Katie Jane Hughes, makeup artist to celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Ashley Graham. By mixing the luminous ultrashine serum with a pigment of your choice, it creates a buildable glow Whether the beauty lovers in your life are no-makeup-makeup people or prefer full glam, this is the gift of glow that works for a variety of looks. —A.M.W.

This rich body oil melts into the skin for a deep, hydrating finish. It’s also blended with ancient herbs, like Japanese yuzu and shiso, acting as an anti-inflammatory oil that leaves the skin radiant and firm. —A.M.W.

K18 masks are the best on the market for repairing damaged hair of all textures. In just four minutes, hair becomes softer, bouncier, and restored. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. This is the ultimate beauty stocking stuffer. —A.M.W.

Dieux is beloved by beauty editors and makeup artists alike for its efficacious reusable eye masks that plump the under eye and absorb quickly. Add in the brand’s gel eye cream and you’ve got a dream duo for hydrated under eyes. —A.M.W.

Rescue Spa is known to be one of the best spas in New York. It’s not realistic to go every day for a facial (unfortunately), but the founder, Danuta Mieloch, created a line of her own skin-care products to incorporate the magic of Rescue into your personal routine. This cleansing balm firms the skin and leaves it with post-facial-level hydration. —A.M.W.

By the Fireplace is one of Maison Margiela’s most beloved scents. This set doesn’t only include the candle but also a nontraditional candle holder that allows you to create your own fireplace at home. —A.M.W.

This is the dream beauty duo for inside and out: a powdered-supplement blend with ingredients like ashwagandha and sea buckthorn to improve the skin’s health and reduce stress levels and a body glaze to slather all over your body for the ultimate glow. —A.M.W.

Coca Michelle has a dream-client roster from Beyoncé to Megan Thee Stallion. Her nail jewels feature jewelry for your nails that your nail-obsessed friend will have a field day with. —A.M.W.

Lather this thick cream onto your skin and neck on your most dehydrated day. Our deputy style editor, Joanna Nikas, swears by this as her go-to moisturizer.

This kit of “superstar” products offers up an array of serum solutions, so it’s a great go-to gift if you don’t know the recipient’s skin concerns. —K.B.

ISupernal Cosmic Glow Oil still contend that a luxurious face oil is the best skin-care gift, and it doesn’t get more luxe than Supernal’s silky (but never greasy) Cosmic Glow Oil, which is also a favorite of “Why Is Your Skin So Good” contributors Trinity Mouzon Wofford and Sofie Pavitt. —D.B.

I’ve been loving All of Me perfume by Narciso Rodriguez; it’s feminine, elegant, and refreshing without leaning too mature like other rose-scented perfumes in my collection. This gift set comes with a full-size bottle, plus a travel-size version that they can throw in their purse and a nourishing body lotion. —H.F.

For the fragrance-obsessed person in your life, Aerin’s Cedar Violet is a crisp yet floral scent that is a great signature. —A.M.W.

111Skin’s face masks may sit at a higher price point, but I can confirm it’s all for good reason. It features a unique combination of ingredients, such as 24K gold and rose damascus extract, that help plump the skin and boost radiance. The Rose Gold Brightening treatment is one that the recipient will undoubtedly fall in love with. —K.B.

La Mer is always a great gift. This duo is two of my products that I’ll always splurge on: the treatment lotion for plump skin and the cultish classic cream that is deeply nourishing and long-lasting. —A.M.W.

Give the gift of options with this Dior sampler set that comes with three summer scents. The French Riviera–inspired packaging will look so chic on their bathroom countertop. —K.B.

Augustinus Bader’s serum is enriched with a powerful blend of amino acids and high-grade vitamins that help reduce signs of aging, which makes the best-selling formulation worth every bit of hype. —K.B.

Skinceuticals offers up a potent array of active ingredients that are sure to impress any beauty skeptic. This discovery set includes a hydrating hyaluronic-acid serum, an anti-aging cream, and a vitamin C serum that provides environmental protection and helps brighten the skin. —K.B.

If the person you’re shopping for would rather stick to tried-and-true hot tools rather than air-powered wraps, T3’s Switch Kit is the perfect gift. There’s no learning curve (like there is with high-tech tools), but they can still achieve a wide variety of hairstyles thanks to the interchangeable barrels. —K.B.

Dr. Barbara Sturm has an impeccable reputation within the beauty community, and her anti-aging night cream makes a case for being one of the best on the market. It targets dryness, fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity in the skin, plus it’s nourishing and lightweight. —K.B.

For those who want to try out a Dyson hair tool but prefer a straighter look than the Airwrap can offer, the newly launched Airstrait is the answer. —K.B.

Created by New York–based brow expert Joey Healy, this isn’t your normal microcurrent device, and it’s a great starter tool for someone who wants to get into microcurrent technology but doesn’t know where to start. The smaller prongs on this tool target specific and more sensitive areas like the brow and eye area. A lifted brow can change the entire appearance of your face.

Beauty tools aren’t only skin tools. For the person who wants to channel their inner Gwyneth Paltrow, Therabody’s new Theragun Sense doesn’t just massage your body’s hard-to-get knots and ease soreness, but it also includes guided breath work and a heart-rate sensor for the wellness-obsessed person in your life. —A.M.W.

This is the ultimate luxury two-in-one gift. The 12-piece candle set comes with a mirrored chess board that takes inspiration from Mind Games’ signature chess-piece bottles. The mini-candles not only serve as chess pieces, but they smell enticing. There are an array of scents, from oud and earthy to floral and fruity. —A.M.W.

Can’t choose which luxury gift is worth it? This box features all of Violet Grey’s best-selling skin-care and makeup products. You have all the options — from eye patches to Aman’s hyaluronic-acid body serum — to give you the smoothest skin. —A.M.W.

This anti-aging cream is made for blemish-prone mature skin that needs rehydration. It’s not only nourishing, but the container will complete any shelfie. —A.M.W.